Springfield Community Chorus Christmas ’09 Concerts

The Springfield Community Chorus PHOTO PROVIDED SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Community Chorus will usher in the 2009 Christmas season with two concerts. The first will be in Chester, Vermont, at First Baptist Church, Main St. (Rt. 11), across from the green, 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 5, 2009. The second will be at First Congregational Church UCC, 77 Main St., Springfield, Vermont, 3 p.m. Sunday, December 6. Candace Montesi will direct both concerts, with accompaniment by Martha Stretton. A variety of soloists, both vocal and instrumental, will enhance this rich and varied concert.

The Chorus’ “showcase” piece will be “When Icicles Hang”. This is a collection of 6 poems from the Middle English period through the Elizabethan era. All the poems, set to music by John Rutter, celebrate winter. They range from comical to profound. All are delightful. Other pieces are interesting arrangements of traditional carols, as well as “Walking in the Air” from The Snowman by Howard Blake. There truly is something for everyone’s musical taste.

Both concerts are handicapped accessible. A free willing offering will be taken, to offset the considerable expenses involved in producing concerts. We hope you will be able to join us at one of these inspiring concerts.